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What does a sharp sign indicate when used in representing a pitch?

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A sharp sign (#), when used in representing a pitch, indicates that a note is one half-tone or semitone step higher compared to a note without a sharp. It is a common rule that the sharp note should only be played if there is a sharp sign in the time signature.

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It makes it go a half step higher

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